On Wednesday, April 24, the European Parliament approved a law banning certain single-use plastic items, such as mini shampoo bottles in hotels and thin plastic bags for products, in order to curb the growing accumulation of packaging waste, according to Reuters. From 2030, the EU will ban single-use plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables, condiments in fast-food restaurants, thin plastic bags for products, and mini bottles for cosmetics in hotels. EU countries will also be required to ensure the collection of at least 90% of single-use plastic bottles and cans annually, starting in 2029,…